Pyripropoxyfen; 2-[1-methyl-2-(4-phenoxyphenoxy)ethoxy]pyridine

4-phenoxyphenyl (RS)-2-(2-pyridyloxy)propyl ether

C₂₀H₁₉NO₃

Form Pale yellow, waxy solid, with a faint odour.

Melying point 47℃.

Density 1.24 (25℃).

Solubility In hexane 400, methanol 200, xylene 500 (all in g/kg, 20-25℃).

Oral Acute oral LD50 for rats >5000 mg/kg.

Skin and eye Acute percutaneous LD50 for rats >2000 mg/kg.

Not an irritant to skin and eyes (rabbits).

Not a skin sensitiser (guinea pigs).

Control of public health insect pests (flies, beetles, midges, mosquitoes); applied to breeding sites (swamps, livestock houses, etc.). Also used for control of whitefly and thrips.

Description: White solid with a faint odour;

Active Ingredient Content (w/w): ≥97%;

Water (w/w): ≤0.5%; Loss on Drying (w/w): ≤0.5%;

pH Value: 6.0~8.0; Dimethylbenzene Insoluble Material (w/w): ≤0.5%